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MVP Series Product Guide - 28 - Competitive Analysis
Brady MVP Series versus Printronix T-4204
Founded in 1974, Printronix
is an acknowledged supplier
and innovator of line matrix
printers and continuous form
laser printers. Their T5000
thermal printer line expands
their product focus into the
realm thermal bar coding.
Disadvantages of
Printronix T-4204 vs. Brady
MVP Series
• Higher list price on
T4204 versus affordable
MVP series.
• 10ips print speed on
MVP versus max 6 ips
on T4204.
• The MVP series comes
standard with
BradyConnect remote
connectivity and control
solution. PrintNet Plus is
optional on T4204 and
limited to Java
platforms. Also, does
not include ZBI function.
• NO auto-calibration on
T4204 versus standard
on MVP
• Collapsible ribbon
release on MVP series
versus cumbersome
core to core system on
T4204
• More expandable
memory on MVP series
versus T-4204.
BRADY vs. Printronix
Brady
MVP Series
Printronix
Thermaline
T-4204
PRINT FEATURES
Direct thermal, Direct Thermal DT / TT DT / TT
Print Width, max. 4.09" (104mm) 4.09" (104mm)
Print Length, max. w/std RAM 105" (2667mm) 45" (1143mm)
Print Length, optional w/add'l RAM 105" (2667mm) 45" (1143mm)
Dots/Inch, std
203 (8 dots/mm)/
300 (12 dots/mm)
203 (8 dots/mm)
Max Print Speed
2" - 10" / sec
(51mm - 254mm)
6" / sec (152mm)
Auto-Calibration Standard NO
Connectivity & Control Solution BradyConnect - Standard Optional– PrintNet Plus
Scalable Fonts Resident Standard NO
MEDIA FEATURES
Liner Width, max. 4.5" (114mm) 4.5" (114mm)
min. 1.0" (25mm) 1.0" (25.4mm)
Label Length, max. 39" (991mm) 45" (1143mm)
min. (Tear /
Peel-Off)
0.25” (200dpi), 0.125” (300dpi)
/ 1.0 (25mm)
N/A
Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting 8.0" (203mm) 8" (203mm)
Max Ribbon Length 1476’ (450m) 1181' (360m)
OPTIONS
Tear-Off Standard Standard
Peel-Off YES - Option Standard
Non-Roman (Asian) Font License YES - Option NO
Cutter YES - Option YES – Option
LCD Display Standard Standard
Rewind YES - Option Standard
Additional RAM (up to) 1, 2 & 8MB Flash N/A
OTHER
Standard RAM 4 MB DRAM 4MB DRAM / 4MB Flash
Processor / Buffer 32 bit 32-bit
Interface
Serial YES – STD YES – STD
Parallel YES – STD YES – STD
Ethernet YES – Option YES – Option
Shell & Case Construction Metal Metal
Weight 32lbs (15kg) 35 lbs. (16kg.)
Size (H" x W" x L")
13.3" x 10.9" x 18.7"
(338 x 277 x 475 mm)
12.2" x 9.3" x 15.75"
(310mm x236mm x 400mm)
BASE UNIT LIST PRICE 1795 € / 2125 € 2428 €